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Date of Publication: April 01, 1997
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Second Opinion: Is it desirable?
Abstract:
Second opinion refers to the practice of a second physician evaluating the patient for the same medical problem to give another opinion on the diagnosis or the proposed plan of care. The patient, the physician or a third party payer such as a private insurance company or the government may seek a second opinion.
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